Qian Renxue turned around and fixed her gaze on Dugu Bo. Her expression instantly turned serious.
"Let's not talk about that anymore.
Dugu Bo, has Prince Xue Xing made any moves against me lately?"
Dugu Bo's expression grew solemn, and he immediately cupped his hands as he replied:
"Your Highness, that old fox Xue Xing has indeed been restless lately.
He seems to have vaguely sensed that Xue Beng's disguise is a little too deliberate.
Afraid that you might secretly eliminate Xue Beng, he's been contacting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect through some covert channels, trying to secure Ning Fengzhi's support for him."
At that, Qian Renxue's lips curled into a mocking sneer.
"Ning Fengzhi is a clever man. It's me, 'Xue Qinghe,' he favors. He's even already begun treating me as the future Heaven Dou Emperor.
For Xue Xing to try to win him over is nothing but wishful thinking."
Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.
"Your Highness is absolutely right. That old fox Ning Fengzhi would never offend the crown prince, who's in his prime, for the sake of a useless prince.
"However, we still can't let our guard down around Xue Beng. That boy may act like a wastrel, but he's very shrewd and has been biding his time."
Qian Renxue gave a slight nod. A trace of icy murderous intent flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"Xue Beng is nothing but a clown. If I weren't worried about arousing Xue Ye's suspicions, I could make him disappear without a sound at any time.
"Dugu Bo, keep an eye on them when you return to your residence. Report to me at once if anything unusual happens."
Dugu Bo bowed and accepted the order.
"This old man understands. Rest assured, Your Highness. As long as I'm here, Xue Xing